A videographer working for the national media outlet CBS News has been charged with assault after an incident at Friday’s Carlisle High School football game that followed the high-profile trial of Brooke Skylar Richardson, according to the Journal-News. David Sapp, 52, of Centerville, Utah, was arrested on three counts of assault and one count of […]
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Early release denied for Chillicothe Principal convicted of sex with students
A Ross County Judge has denied early release from prison for the former principal of Chillicothe High School convicted of sex with students. Former Chillicothe High School Principal, Jeff Fisher, was sentenced to two years in prison in January after he did an “Alford Plea” to charges related to sexual misconduct with two now-former students. […]
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WCH Police Chief issued tickets after crash, blood not tested for alcohol
The Washington Court House Police Chief has been issued two traffic tickets after he crashed his personal Jeep earlier this month. Chief of Police Brian Hottinger crashed on Greenfield-Sabina Road on September 6, after he left a local golf outing at Buckeye Hills Country Club. According to police reports, Hottinger “failed to maintain full time […]
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New Holland man drives truck into house with people asleep inside
Troopers say three people are lucky to be alive after a man drove a pickup truck through the side of a house. Joseph P. McQuiniff, of New Holland, was driving a silver Chevy 1500 at around 11 p.m. Tuesday night on Egypt Pike in Ross County. According to troopers, McQuiniff was speeding and failed to […]
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Fatal crash shuts down I-71 after semis collide
A multi-vehicle crash has closed I-71 in both directions between U.S. 68 and State Route 73. The crash involves two semitrucks and one other vehicle. Emergency responders have responded to the scene. A coroner has also been requested. Officials with the Ohio Department of Transportation are providing traffic control.
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City councilman announces his candidacy for Ohio House
City Councilman Caleb Johnson announced his candidacy for the Ohio House of Representatives last Thursday on the steps of the Fayette County Courthouse. He is running as a Republican for the 92nd District, which includes portions of Fayette, Pickaway and Ross Counties. During his speech, Johnson talked about the importance of staying focused on what […]
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Investigators say Chillicothe woman was murdered in Hocking Hills
A Chillicothe woman was killed by a tree in Hocking Hills on Labor Day and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources is saying it was not an accident. Crime Stoppers is offering a $10,000 reward for information. Victoria Schafer, a 44-year-old photographer, took a trip to Hocking Hills State Park with high school students for […]
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Man arrested in Ross County with rifles; claimed he was going to shoot up Walmart
A man has been arrested by Ross County deputies and charged with making terroristic threats. Michale Graham, 21, was charged over the weekend with inducing panic and making terroristic threats after he allegedly told deputies he was going to “shoot up” the Chillicothe Walmart. It is alleged that Graham had numerous high powered rifles and […]
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Hopewell partners with Adena to open community clinic in ribbon cutting ceremony
(L-R): Chillicothe Mayor Luke Feeney (and son);Jeff Graham, Adena Health System President & CEO; Aaron Brown, Director of Secondary Education Services Chillicothe City Schools; Mark Bridenbaugh, CEO Hopewell Health; Steve Mullins, Board Chair Chillicothe City Schools and Debbie Swinehart, Acting Superintendent Chillicothe City Schools. On Thursday, Hopewell opened a community clinic at the former site of Mount […]
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Former Fayette County deputy cleared on rape allegations
A former Fayette County Deputy Sheriff will not be charged with sexual misconduct after prosecutors say there was not enough evidence to indict and that there were inconsistencies in the alleged victim’s story. The man, who is a local real estate agent and at the time of the claim, a Fayette County Sheriff Deputy came […]